Ministry of Defense: China-Pakistan Close Practical Cooperation Pushes Military Relations to a Higher Level
On the afternoon of May 28, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Colonel Jiang Bin, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered questions from reporters.
Reporter: According to reports, President Xi Jinping met with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz, and Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the Commander of the Pakistan Army and Chief of Army Staff, General Munir, who accompanied the Prime Minister on his visit to China. What is the spokesperson's evaluation of the exchanges and cooperation between the armed forces of China and Pakistan?
Jiang Bin: China and Pakistan are good neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, good friends bonded by trust, good partners who support each other, and good brothers who share weal and woe. Over the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the friendship between the two countries has withstood the tests of changing international circumstances, becoming stronger and more deeply rooted in people's hearts. Pakistani friends often describe the China-Pakistan friendship as "higher than mountains, deeper than seas, sweeter than honey," while the Chinese people affectionately refer to Pakistan as "Iron Brother."
The relationship between the armed forces of China and Pakistan is close, with fruitful practical cooperation in areas such as strategic communication, joint exercises and training, personnel training, and equipment technology. The series of joint exercises and training involving the armies' "Warriors," the navies' "Maritime Guardians," and the air forces' "Eagles" have become brand projects of cooperation between the two sides. We are willing to work with Pakistan to continue the traditional friendship in accordance with the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, strengthen strategic communication, enhance practical cooperation, firmly support each other on issues concerning core interests, elevate the relationship between the two armed forces to a higher level, and contribute to the accelerated construction of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, as well as promote global development and security.
On May 28, 2023, Chinese and Pakistani military officials emphasized the strengthening of military cooperation between the two nations. They highlighted successful joint exercises and training programs, reflecting a deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership. Both countries expressed commitment to mutual support on core interests and aimed to elevate their military relations to a higher level, contributing to global security and development.
- China and Pakistan are enhancing military cooperation.
- Joint military exercises have become a brand project for both nations.
- The two countries have a long-standing friendship and strategic partnership.
- China and Pakistan are committed to mutual support on core interests.
- The relationship aims to contribute to global development and security.